16th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090096223 | Bumper Beam - A bumper beam ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096224 | IMPACT ABSORBING DEVICE - An impact absorbing device which can absorb an impact, includes an exterior pipe, an interior pipe having a base part, the base part having one or more holes, and an interior pipe axially slidable within the exterior pipe. The device includes one or more movable resistance bodies arranged within the one or more holes, a support part having first, second and third sections and being movably arranged within the interior pipe. The device further includes an interior pipe movement component and a support part movement component which applies an energization power to the interior pipe. In a first operation mode, the second section faces the one or more holes and in a second operation mode the third section faces the one or more holes. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096225 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING FECAL MATTER - An animal waste removal device and method is disclosed. The device may include a plurality of extension pieces each having a point at its terminal end and a protruding wall acting as a finger or thumb guard. The device is designed to work in any position, in any condition, and on any surface. In particular, the device is designed to pick-up, scoop, scrape, spear or poke animal waste without leaving substantial animal waste residue. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096226 | Waste collection apparatus - A lining assembly for lining an apparatus for collecting waste comprises a first lining region, the first lining region including at least two protruding ledges and at least one folded over region; a second lining region coupled to the first lining region, the second lining region including at least two protruding ledges and at least one folded over region; and a pivot axis formed from the hinged coupling of the first lining region and the second lining region configured to allow the first lining region and the second lining region to substantially form an enclosed region when the edges of the first lining region and the second lining region are in contact. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096227 | Waste collection device - A device for collecting pet waste comprising a shaft having an upper end and a lower end; and a receptacle support pivotally attached to the lower end of the shaft, said support being moveable between a closed position in which the receptacle support is adjacent to the shaft and a plurality of open waste-receiving positions in which the receptacle support is spaced from the shaft at an angle to the shaft. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096228 | Lifter tool - Elevating a handle of the lifter tool creates a clamping force between a bottom support plate and a top clamping plate operatively attached to the handle, allowing a worker to transfer, simultaneously, a number of stacked pavers, or similar block-like objects, quickly, efficiently and safely. A push-off plate facilitates unloading of the pavers from the tool. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096229 | ULTRA LOW CONTACT AREA END EFFECTOR - The present invention comprises a vacuum end effector having workpiece supports that work in conjunction with distorted workpiece surfaces. In one embodiment, each workpiece support has the ability to gimbal and conform the workpiece surface in contact with an outer edge of the support. Each workpiece support preferably provides a knife-like contact edge to minimize the contact area between the support and the workpiece while still providing an effective vacuum area to hold the wafer securely on the support. In another embodiment, each workpiece support is replaceable without having to remove the end effector from the robot assembly | 2009-04-16 |
20090096230 | Vacuum Pressure Systems - Vacuum pressure systems are provided. In this regard, a representative vacuum pressure system includes: an inlet; and a linear actuator having a permanent magnet, a coil, an inner ferromagnetic core and an outer ferromagnetic core, the outer ferromagnetic core surrounding at least a portion of each of the permanent magnet, the coil, and the inner ferromagnetic core; the linear actuator being operative to exhibit relative motion between the permanent magnet and the coil responsive to an electrical current being applied to the coil such that the linear actuator forms vacuum pressure and draws fluid into the inlet. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096231 | COLLAPSIBLE WORKBASKET ASSEMBLY - A workbasket assembly for surrounding and protecting a workman when cleaning or maintaining a tall structure such as a building, tank or silo. The workbasket assembly comprises a frame made up from a plurality of vertical uprights and horizontal rails connected together by a plurality of pivot tabs. The workbasket assembly may be collapsed for storage or transport purposes or so that it may be passed through a relatively small aperture in a structure such as a tank. When expanded, the workbasket assembly is engageable with a hoist-operable base that permits the workman to be safely raised or lowered relative to the structure being maintained. The frame is only movable to the fully collapsed condition when detached from the base. The workbasket assembly can be expanded and collapsed without the use of any tools. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096232 | Easy package lifting device - An easy package lifting tool designed to allow a user to manually lift a package with one hand directly over the package's center of gravity that uses the weight of the package to exert inward directed forces by two gripping jaws on opposing sides of the package. The tool includes two pads pivotally attached to the distal ends of two main arms. The two main arms cross and are pivotally attached together vertically above the center axis of a line that extends between the two pads. Attached to the proximal end of the first main arm is a secondary arm. Pivotally attached to the proximal end of the second main arm is a lift arm. The distal end of the lift arm is pivotally attached to the secondary arm. Formed on the proximal end of the lift arm is a curved handle section. The location of the second pivot point between the secondary arm and the lift arm is offset from the first pivot point and the center axis of the two gripping pads. By aligning the curved handle section directly over the center axis and by using the weight of the package to generate the force needed to grasp the package, large packages are easy to lift without injury. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096233 | HOSE RACK - Disclosed is a device for carrying a hose or other tubular member. The device includes a first base member releasably connected to a second base member. The first and second base members operate to form a plurality of openings sized to receive a length of hose or other tubular member. The plurality of openings may be configured to permit charging of the hose without removing the hose from therein. The device may include a locking mechanism for selectively securing the first base member to the second base member. The locking mechanism may define a handle for supporting the device. The locking mechanism may further include a handle release for selectively unlocking the locking mechanism. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096234 | MOLDED ASSEMBLY HAVING A REDUCED TENDENCY TO SQUEAK AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a molded assembly having reduced squeaking and rattling. The molded assembly includes a first component of a vehicle that has a first surface. The assembly also includes a second component of a vehicle having a second surface. The second component is assembled to the first component. An isolator is disposed between the first and second components and is secured to the first surface. The isolator comprises an injection-moldable self-lubricating elastomer impregnated with a fatty amide. An interface between the isolator and the second surface has a ratio of a co-efficient of static friction to a co-efficient of dynamic friction less than 1.4. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096235 | INNER MIRROR ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - To improve a force by which a base holds an inner mirror, a base | 2009-04-16 |
20090096236 | TRUCK BED RACK - The present invention comprises various embodiments of a rack that is adapted for the bed of a pickup truck for securing ramps, ladders and the like. The rack comprises two spaced apart vertical support members. Each vertical support member comprises two spaced apart U-support assemblies. Each of the resulting four U-support assemblies are independently and slidably adjustable relative to the other U-support assemblies. In the preferred embodiment, the slidable adjustment capabilities of the U-support assemblies comprises infinite adjustability. Thus, the present invention allows for securing ramps, ladders and the like having varying widths. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096237 | Flatbed extender system for a vehicle - An extender bed system having channel affixed to the flatbed of the vehicle and a cradle slidingly received within the channel. An extendable bed is slidingly received within the cradle and a plurality of bearings affixed to the cradle permit sliding movement of the cradle in the channel and sliding movement of the extendable bed in the cradle. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096238 | Storage apparatus for removable roof panels - A removable roof panel storage apparatus for Jeep vehicles wherein the removable roof sections are stored within a semi soft storage apparatus with hinged support members for ease of loading roof panels, furthermore separated by a spacer of a semi-soft panel for protecting each panel, and additionally having a plurality of straps and or other fastening means utilizing a Velcro or like attachment means attached to the roof panel storage apparatus wherein the invention is designed and configured to conform to an interior compartment of a Jeep model vehicle and to securely hold the removable roof panels within the interior compartment and to be adaptable to either front of back seat attachment while additionally having a carrying means for ease of removal of said roof panel and storage apparatus from the vehicle for external storage. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096239 | VEHICLE UTILITY DECK AND STORAGE - A vehicle utility deck and storage system provides improved storage for bedded vehicles. In one embodiment, the deck system ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096240 | Vehicle Trash Management Apparatus - A trash management apparatus in a vehicle includes a recessed portion, a moveable upper drawer, and a stationary lower bin. The drawer moves in one direction within the recessed portion to direct trash into the stationary lower bin. The drawer has a through-opening allowing trash to pass into the lower bin when the drawer is moved in the one direction, with the bin being removable via an access door in an exposed lateral surface of the center console. A sensor detects a presence or level of trash within the bin or the drawer, and an indicator illuminates when a predetermined amount or level of trash is detected. An actuator is alternately connected to the upper drawer to move the drawer in the one direction when a sensor determines that trash in the drawer exceeds a threshold level. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096241 | STORAGE STRUCTURE FOR STORING A COVER MEMBER OF A SLIDING ROOF TYPE VEHICLE AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME - A storage structure for a cover member of a sliding roof type vehicle is equipped with a cover member ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096242 | BARRIER MECHANISM - A barrier mechanism for vehicles arranged to receive containers comprising dispensable content comprises a bracket arranged to be moveably mounted at a dispensing side of the vehicle and an activation device. The activation device is operable to move the bracket between a non-deployed state, to accommodate loading of the container onto the trailer, and a deployed state, for securing container content during dispensing of content at the barrier side of the vehicle. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096243 | IMPACT ABSORBING TAILGATE - A vehicle tailgate includes a lower section carrying pivots adapted to be mounted to a vehicle bed; an upper section slidingly mounted to the lower section, so as to be able to move between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the lower section; and a biasing device which urges the upper section towards the extended position. The biasing device is selected so as to permit the upper section to move towards the retracted position when a predetermined force is applied. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096244 | SEAT ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH SUCH A SEAT ARRANGEMENT - A seat arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle with a first vehicle seat and a second vehicle seat that is arranged adjacent to the first vehicle seat in the transverse direction. The vehicle seats include, but are not are not limited to a seat part and a back rest. The first vehicle seat can be displaced in the transverse direction from a first position into a second position in which the first vehicle seat is offset in the direction of the second vehicle seat. The second vehicle seat can furthermore be folded from a service position into an idle position. The seat part of the second vehicle seat is lowered in the idle position such that the seat part of the first vehicle seat is arranged above the seat part of the second vehicle seat in the second position. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096245 | Spray Cast Mixed-Material Vehicle Closure Panels - Unitary closure panels for automotive vehicles may be formed to have regions of different materials by a spray casting process. Separate sprays of different materials, for example two different metal alloys, are applied to touching regions of a spray application surface. The separate sprays may be applied sequentially or simultaneously to the forming surface to coat the respective regions so that the regions are contiguous or overlapping and a unitary body is formed. The spray formed body may be compressed and trimmed between facing surfaces to form a vehicle closure panel of specified outline, curvature, thickness, and porosity. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096246 | HINGE WITH A VISCOUS ROTARY DAMPER - An assembly to pivotally connect an external vehicle closure panel to a vehicle body includes a first hinge member that is constructed to be mounted to one of the external vehicle closure panel and the vehicle body, a second hinge member that is constructed to be mounted to the other of the external vehicle closure panel and the vehicle body, a shaft that is constructed to pivotally connect the first hinge member to the second hinge member, and a viscous rotary damper. The damper includes a cover, a rotor, and a viscous material. The shaft connects to the rotor such that rotation of the external vehicle closure panel between a closing position and an opening position causes relative motion between the rotor and the cover of the viscous damper to provide a resistance for controlling the velocity of the external vehicle closure member. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096247 | Wire attachment device for vehicle - A wire attachment device for a vehicle includes a strap having an intermediate partition, a flap extended at one side portion and spaced from the intermediate partition for forming a space between the intermediate partition and the flap and for receiving an edge portion of the vehicle, and a panel extended at the other side portion and spaced from the intermediate partition for forming a compartment between the intermediate partition and the panel, and one or more wires or cables engaged in the compartment of the strap and shielded by the strap for preventing the wires from being exposed and from spoiling the outer appearance of the vehicle and for preventing the wires from being hooked by the other objects. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096248 | System for Reducing Fuel Consumption in Vehicles - The invention relates to a system for reducing fuel consumption in vehicles. According to the invention, fuel consumption is reduced by minimizing the aerodynamic resistances generated as the vehicle moves forward. The inventive system consists in conveying air to the rear or stern of the vehicle whereat a depression is known to form. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said air is conveyed using a tubular casing ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096249 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COVER - An attachment assembly for an aerodynamic cover includes a substantially flattened aerodynamic cover adapted to be located on a body panel with a predetermined height (H) form the body panel; a first clip; and a second clip. The first clip comprises a flange and a shank adapted to engage with a stud on the body panel. The second clip includes a flange and a tubular body adapted to receive the shank therein and connect the shank therewith. The first and second clips are connected to each other in a manner that the aerodynamic cover is sandwiched and held between the flange. Thus, the aerodynamic cover is located on the body panel with the predetermined height (H) form the body panel. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096250 | Aerodynamic Device And Method Of Use - An aerodynamic device is disclosed for limiting aerodynamic drag on the rear surface of various types of trucks with trailers. The aerodynamic device includes a plurality of rigid members and a flexible sheet designed to create a pyramid-shaped projection pointing away from the rear surface of the trailer. The device members can be quickly disassembled and the flexible sheet collapses so that the aerodynamic device lies flat against the rear surface of the trailer. The aerodynamic device can be attached directly to doors on the rear surface of a trailer or to a mounting frame that may rotate around to the side of the trailer where a roll-up style door is present. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096251 | SECURING MECHANISM - A mechanism suitable for assisting in the securing of expansible material to a carrier is disclosed. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096252 | Vehicle Closure Assembly With Sealed Split Between Independently Selectable Closure Panels - A split vehicle closure assembly for a vehicle utilizes a novel seal assembly, latching mechanism and hinges, all of which cooperate to permit the vehicle closure assembly to selectively seal an opening to a vehicle compartment, preventing, dirt, liquid and fumes from entering through the vehicle closure assembly, or to be opened partially or fully to provide various configurations for access to the compartment through the opening. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096253 | FRONT VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - Triangular left and right load transmission members each have a first arm interconnecting a front sub frame and a left or right rear frame, a second arm interconnecting the front sub frame and a left or right side sill, and a third arm interconnecting the left or right side sill and the left or right rear frame. The transmission members each transmit an impact load from the front sub frame to the left or right rear frame via the first arm and to the left or right side sill via the second arm. A cross member spans between the side sills and fixedly connected to the rear frames. Left and right rigid areas are formed by the transmission members, cross member and right rear frames. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096254 | Vehicle Headliner And Method Of Manufacture - Disclosed is a headliner for preventing an assist grip located proximate a curtain side airbag (CSA) from detaching from a motor vehicle frame during deployment of the CSA. The headliner can include a substrate layer with an assist grip aperture dimensioned such that an assist grip attachment end can extend through the substrate layer and attach to sheet metal located adjacent to a back side of the headliner. Proximate to the assist grip aperture is a weakened region within the substrate layer that affords for headliner to bend and/or tear around the assist grip during deployment of the CSA. In addition, a fabric layer attached to and extending across the substrate layer is provided wherein the fabric layer covers the weakened region within the substrate layer. In some instances, the weakened region is a plurality of slits within the substrate layer, each of the slits extending in a generally outward direction from the assist grip aperture. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096255 | POWERED FURNITURE - A lift-recliner chair includes a base portion, a seat portion pivotally connected to the base portion, and a back portion pivotally connected to the seat portion. The chair further includes an actuator assembly for altering the configuration of the chair including a first actuator for moving the seat portion with respect to the base portion and second actuator for moving the back portion with respect to the seat portion. The actuator assembly is substantially enclosed on an underside of the chair, the first actuator is fixed in relation to the base portion, and the second actuator is fixed in relation to the seat portion. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096256 | Seat, seat cushion and backrest thereof - A backrest of a seat includes: a pad including a slit air guide hole which penetrates the pad from a front surface of the pad to a rear surface of the pad; a base member for blocking the air guide hole on a rear side of the pad, the base member including an inlet hole communicated with the air guide hole; and a cover for blocking the air guide hole on the front surface of the pad, the cover including a plurality of outlet holes communicated with the air guide hole. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096257 | SUN VISOR FOR STROLLER - A sun visor for a stroller is attachable to the awning (also referred to as canopy) of the stroller and can be removed from the stroller, including a partially transparent light attenuating visor material configured for attachment to a stroller, and a fastener in the form of respective pairs of magnets held to the visor and positionable at opposite surfaces of the awning to hold to each other and, thus, to hold the shield to the awning, or in the form of resilient clips to hold to the awning or support structure thereof. A method of shielding a stroller from sunlight, UV, heat and glare as well as wind by positioning a shield in protective relation to a seat area of the stroller. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096258 | Convenience apparatus for automotive rear seats - A convenience apparatus for automotive rear seats includes: a base gear fixed to at least one of the rear seats, a space between which an arm rest is movably mounted; a driver, which has a driving gear engaged with the base gear and a motor for rotating the driving gear, for folding or unfolding the arm rest into or from the space using a driving force of the motor; an integrated audio/video (AV) monitor which is rotatably coupled to a front end of the arm rest and is connected to the driving gear through a gear train so as to be able to be folded or unfolded with respect to the arm rest while the arm rest is folded or unfolded; and a cup holder which is mounted so as to be able to slide into or out of a hole defined in the front end of the arm rest and is connected to the driving gear through a gear train so as to be able to move into or out of the arm rest while the arm rest is folded or unfolded. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096259 | ERGONOMIC SUPPORT STRUCTURE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR HUMAN BODY PARTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An ergonomic support structure of composite material, particularly for supporting parts of the human body. The structure comprises a main body ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096260 | Kozy baby - An efficient way to cool or warm the body of children while using a car seat, stroller, or baby swing when the surrounding temperature is not comfortable. It is body pillow that is shaped to fit into the car seat, stroller, or baby swing that has three rectangular pockets located on the back of it. These pockets are where cooling/warming material, also known as the non-toxic gel pack, is inserted. The body of the child will lye against this pillow with the cooling/warming material, also known as the non-toxic gel pack, inserted into the pockets, while properly seated in the car seat, stroller or baby swing. With the use of this invention, the child's body will be quickly cooled or warmed. Neck support is also provided with the use of an additional pillow if needed for smaller children. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096261 | Apparatus for Preventing Transfer of Odors From a Vehicle to a Hunter - An apparatus for preventing transfer of odors from a vehicle to a hunter from a self propelled vehicle has at least one seat, a floorboard and a steering wheel. A cover for the seat, and/or floor mat and/or steering wheel has a vapor barrier to prevent odors from the seat, and/or floor mat and/or steering wheel from passing therethrough, and a material such as silk or Rayon® disposed on top of the vapor barrier of the seat, and/or floor mat and/or steering wheel which is free of any substance foreign to it that would have an odor associated with it, or it can be treated with an odor absorbing substance, or it can be treated with a “cover scent” such as acorn or earth/dirt scent which would be transferred to the hunter's hands and/or clothing and/or boots. Alternatively, a scent absorbing layer, such as a SCENT LOK® layer, can be disposed under the vapor barrier. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096262 | Regan's Swing Seat - The nature of the Swing Seat is to protect young children ages 3 and younger by providing a seat that covers the existing seat at parks, schools, etc. It also works by converting a “regular” swing into an infant swing. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096263 | Lumbar Support Assembly and Corresponding Seat Structure - A lumbar support assembly ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096264 | VEHICLE SEATING ORTHOTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - A thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis for vehicle is provided which provides back support to a vehicle occupant is disclosed. A vehicle occupant has a thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis prepared which represents a cast of his back. The device is placed within a pocket formed in a seat back cover. The original seat back cover is removed from the vehicle and is replaced with the seat back cover having the personalized thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis built in. As an alternative, a vehicle seat back cover having a forward-facing pocket is provided by the manufacturer as original equipment. A seat occupant may optionally have a thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis prepared and may slip the device into the forward-facing pocket. However, the seat having the forward-facing pocket may be fully functional without a device being provided in the forward-facing pocket. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096265 | VEHICLE SEATS - A vehicle seat may include a seat main body having a seat cushion, a rotation mechanism that is arranged and constructed to horizontally rotate the seat main body with respect to a vehicle floor, a vertically moving mechanism that is arranged and constructed to vertically move the seat main body while moving the seat main body between vehicle interior and vehicle exterior, and a seat support that is capable of attaching the seat main body to the vertically moving mechanism. A cushion frame of the seat cushion is composed of a pair of longitudinal side frame elements, an anchor frame positioned between the side frame elements and anchor members attached to the anchor frame. The anchor frame is connected to the seat support via reinforcement members. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096266 | Seat frame assembly - A seat frame assembly is disclosed to include a base frame, which has two extension bars arranged in parallel at two sides, a back frame, which has a pivot axle transversely disposed on the middle and pivotally coupled between the extension bars of the base frame, and two support members coupled between two transversely extending bottom connection tubes of the base frame and the pivot axle of the back frame. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096267 | AUTOMOBILE SEAT - An automobile seat in which spaced apart side brackets of a seat back are individually faced to spaced apart side brackets of a seat cushion, a pivot shaft is penetrated through the brackets and bridged between the brackets, and reclining lock devices are assembled on the axis of the pivot shaft to the side brackets, whereby the seat back is held upright such that the angle of the seat back relative to the seat cushion is adjustable and that the seat back is reclinable forward and rearward, and in which the seat back is urged by return spring members to the upright direction. The return spring members comprise a first torsion bar spring and a second torsion bar spring that are arranged in the proximity of the pivot shaft. The torsion bar springs are engaged at both end portions thereof with corresponding side brackets in such a manner that the torsion bar springs are crossed with each other. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096268 | SEAT HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a leveling valve including a first port, a second port, a third port, a valve, and a clutch. The clutch is provided with an engaged position and a disengaged position. At least a portion of the clutch may move relative to the valve when the clutch is in the disengaged position. The clutch moves the valve when the clutch is in the engaged position. The valve is movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the valve is in the first position, the valve blocks a first pathway, which extends from the first port, from connecting with a second pathway, which extends from the second port. When the valve is in the second position, the valve allows the first pathway to connect with the second pathway. When the valve is in the third position, the valve allows the second pathway to connect with a third pathway, which extends from the third port. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096269 | SEAT RECLINING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A seat reclining apparatus includes a pair of first arms, a pair of second arms, a pair of hinge pins, a pair of reclining mechanisms including a pair of lock mechanisms, each of which includes a cam, the lock mechanism restricting a rotational movement of the seat back relative to the seat cushion and releasing a restriction of the rotational movement, by means of a rotational movement of the hinge pins and the cams, and a connecting member provided between the reclining mechanisms and connected to the hinge pins, wherein each of the hinge pins is structured so as to be inserted into each of the reclining mechanisms from an inward of the seat, and a connecting portion is provided at an inner end of at least one of the hinge pins facing the other one of the hinge pins and is connected to the connecting member. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096270 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING WALK-IN AND FOLD-FLAT FEATURES - A vehicle seat assembly having a sliding seat bottom, a slide lock mechanism, a seat back pivotally mounted to the seat bottom, a pivot lock mechanism, a walk-in pivot release actuator, a fold-flat pivot release actuator and a blocking member. The blocking member moves between first, second and neutral positions. The blocking member is connected to the slide lock mechanism and the fold-flat pivot release actuator. The seat back moves the blocking member from the neutral position to the first position when the walk-in pivot release actuator is actuated and the seat back pivots forward. The blocking member unlocks the slide lock release mechanism when the blocking member is in the first position. The fold-flat release actuator, when actuated, moves the blocking member from the neutral position to the second position. The blocking member does not obstruct the seat back from pivoting forward when in the second position. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096271 | Internally Pulling Type Lift Device for Chair Armrest - An internally pulling type lift device for a chair armrest includes an outer pipe, a guide track, an inner pipe, a follower, a locking member, a pull handle, a control knob, a restoring spring, and a torsion spring. Thus, the guide track, the follower and the inner pipe are encompassed by the outer pipe so that the manufacturer only needs to spray paint on the outer pipe without having to spray paint on the guide track, the follower and the inner pipe, thereby saving the working time and decreasing the costs of fabrication. In addition, the inner pipe is movable in the outer pipe so that the inner pipe will not rub or scratch the outer surface of the outer pipe, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the outer pipe. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096272 | Ottoman for vehicle seats - An ottoman apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a driving shaft with an end which is tiltably connected to a front end of the seat, and includes a supporting frame connected to the driving shaft so as to be linearly movable over the driving shaft. The supporting frame is movable between a stowage position below the front end of the seat and a foot resting position in front of the seat. The supporting frame and the driving shaft are approximately vertically arranged when the supporting frame is stopped at the stowage position below the front end of the seat. The driving shaft is tilted to a substantially horizontal position by linearly moving the supporting frame over the driving shaft according to the movement of the supporting frame to the foot resting position in front of the seat. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096273 | Body support structure having a molded elastomeric member - A body support structure includes a support frame having at least first and second opposite side portions and defining an opening therebetween. A molded elastomeric member is connected to the first and second side portions and suspended over the opening. The molded elastomeric member includes a mechanical structure decoupling the molded elastomeric member in first and second directions such that the molded elastomeric member has different load bearing characteristics in the first and second directions, wherein the first direction is different than the second direction. A method for forming a load bearing structure is also provided. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096274 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A vehicular seat trim cover attachment device having a plurality of female attachment portions interconnected to one another by at least one connecting portion. The attachment device is preferably flexible in at least two independent planes. Each female attachment portion has a receptacle portion and a base portion. Each base portion is connected to the connecting portion. Each base portion has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of the receptacle portion. At least a portion of the connecting portion is disposed in an exoplanar relationship with respect to a pair of female attachment portions that have substantially coplanar base portions. Preferably, the connecting portion extends below the bottom surfaces of the adjacent base portions. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096275 | ISOLATOR PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR ROCK BREAKING DEVICE - A rock breaking device employs a falling weight and a striker pin or other tool held within a tool holding structure supported by a recoil assembly includes a number of isolator structures that protect the rock breaking device by absorbing excess forces that may be applied to the recoil assembly. Each isolator structure includes a front plate that extends below a lower side of a recoil tube flange. In new rock breaking devices, the front plates may be incorporated as part of the isolator structures. Alternatively, an existing rock breaking device can be retrofitted by welding a heavy plate onto the front of an existing front plate of the isolator structures. The heavy plate extends beyond the lower side of the recoil tube flange to provide greater strength. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096276 | Wheel hub stress reduction system - One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a wheel hub stress reduction system for retaining a wheel on a vehicle using wheel nuts. The system includes a hub moon having a mounting portion defining a plurality of holes, and a plurality of threaded connectors each received by one of the holes. A maximum tensile stress region is produced in the hub when said connector is tensioned by a wheel nut threadably engaged therewith. The maximum tensile stress region lies beyond a hub radius which bisects said one of the holes. Another embodiment of the present invention is direct it to a method of reducing stress on a wheel hub retaining a wheel on a vehicle using wheel nuts. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096277 | CYCLE RIM USING A SLEEVE CONNECTION AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH RIM - The invention is directed to a rim such as a rim for a cycle. The rim includes a circularly extending hollow box-shaped element, in the form of a radial profile of revolution about a transverse axis, with two end surfaces of such element being joined end-to-end at a junction and affixed via a sleeve that is positioned within the hollow box-shaped element, on each side of the junction. The sleeve includes a pair of bearing portions, which exert an internal force inside and against the walls of the hollow box-shaped element, such force being generated by a relative spacing apart of the bearing portions via a spreading device, such as at least one spacing member. The spacing member can be a wedging member or a screw, configured and arranged in association with the bearing portions so as to direct the bearing forces along an essentially transverse direction toward the side walls of the rim. The invention is also directed to a wheel having such a rim, as well as to a method of manufacturing such rim and wheel. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096278 | WHEEL HUB/UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH END TEETH - The invention relates to a wheel hub/universal joint assembly with an axis of rotation A. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096279 | BRAKE CONTROL APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A brake control apparatus includes a fluid pressure sensor to sense an actual master cylinder pressure, a pump to suck a brake fluid from the master cylinder through a hydraulic circuit connecting the master cylinder to a wheel cylinder and a controller to perform a brake assist control to supply a discharge pressure of the pump to the wheel cylinder in accordance with the sensed actual master cylinder pressure signal. The controller calculates a modified master cylinder pressure by modifying the actual master cylinder pressure in accordance with an operating condition of the pump, calculates a base pressure in accordance with a variation of the modified master cylinder pressure, and calculates a target wheel cylinder pressure in accordance with the base pressure, to control a braking force by controlling an actual wheel cylinder pressure of the wheel cylinder in accordance with the target wheel cylinder pressure. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096280 | BRAKE BOOST CONTROL APPARATUS - A brake boost control apparatus has a brake operation member, a master cylinder, a wheel cylinder, a hydraulic pump, a master cylinder pressure detection section detecting a pressure of the brake fluid, a brake stroke amount detection section detecting a stroke amount of the brake operation member, a hydraulic pressure control section that controls a pressure of the wheel cylinder, a boost section which boosts the pressure of the brake fluid and increases the wheel cylinder pressure, and a control unit. The control unit controls at least one of the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic pressure control section so that the stroke amount detected by the brake stroke amount detection section under a boost operation by the boost section and the pressure detected by the master cylinder pressure detection section are maintained at a predetermined relationship. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096281 | LOCKING A VEHICLE'S WHEELS USING THE VEHICLE'S HYDRAULIC-ACTUATED SERVICE BRAKES - Hydraulic pressure for wheel lock is kept by trapping suitably pressurized brake fluid between a brake power unit ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096282 | SOLENOID VALVE FOR BRAKE SYSTEM - A solenoid valve for a brake system capable of being easily manufactured with reduced manufacturing costs is disclosed. A valve seat member has an inner passage formed through the valve seat member in a longitudinal direction thereof, an outer passage formed on an outer surface of the valve seat member in the longitudinal direction, and a seat portion formed with a first orifice above the inner passage. The seat portion is formed unitarily with the valve seat member. A sleeve is coupled on the outer surface of the valve seat member. The sleeve has a flange portion to be fixed to a modulator block. A valve core is coupled to a portion of the sleeve, opposite to the flange portion. An armature is slidably mounted in the sleeve. The armature has an opening/closing portion to open or close the first orifice. A restoring spring presses the armature toward the first orifice. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096283 | BRAKING SYSTEM - A braking system includes first pressure sensors | 2009-04-16 |
20090096284 | Brake system control apparatus - A non-consideration creating portion creates a non-consideration control command value based on a target value and an actual value of hydraulic pressure of a brake cylinder in a control-target brake system i. A consideration creating portion creates a consideration control command value based on the target value and the actual value of the hydraulic pressure in the control-target brake system i and a target value and an actual value of hydraulic pressure in a comparison-target brake system j. Then, one of the consideration control command value and the non-consideration command value is selected based on an absolute value of a difference in the target value between the control-target brake system i and the comparison-target brake system j, and a combination of a control mode in the control-target brake system i and a control mode in the comparison-target brake system j. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096285 | DUAL ENERGY-STORAGE FOR A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A switching control unit for the controlling the transfer of electrical power in a vehicle from at least one of a starter generator and a supercapacitor bank to/from at least one of a service battery and a plurality of electrical devices is provided. A switching device selectively connects/disconnects the at least one of the starter generator and the supercapacitor bank to/from the at least one of the service battery and the plurality of electrical devices. A switch controller is adapted to measure a voltage across the supercapacitor bank to generate a bank voltage signal, to measure a voltage across the service battery to generate a service voltage signal, and to control the switching device to connect/disconnect the at least one of the starter generator and the supercapacitor bank to/from the at least one of the service battery and the plurality of electrical devices in response to the voltage signals. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096286 | HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A safety control assembly ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096287 | POWER SOURCE FOR ELECTRIC APPLIANCES AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCES ADOPTING THE POWER SOURCE THEREOF - An electric appliance adopting novel power source includes a split type power source and at least two appliance main bodies. There are at least two output ports on the power source and the appliance body can be connected to the output ports in splicing. An alternative current servo controller is adopted in the power source and input end of the power source is powered by alternative current electric supply. Permanent magnet brushless direct current motors are adopted on the body of the appliance. The lifetime of appliance is increased and it is energy saving, safe and flexible. It avoids interference on other equipment during the course of operation. Precise high speed braking can be realized. Workers can work by holding the appliance body with rather small weight and small volume, which decreases labor strength of workers, relieves work fatigue and increases work efficiency. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096288 | POWERING DEVICES HAVING LOW AND HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a device that includes a battery having an output of a battery voltage, a step-up voltage converter, a high voltage circuit, a low voltage circuit and a controller. The step-up voltage converter includes an input that is coupled to the battery voltage. The step-up voltage converter is configured to produce a high supply voltage at an output. The high voltage circuit is coupled to the output of the step-up voltage converter. The controller selectively powers the low voltage circuit using either the output from the step-up voltage converter or the battery voltage. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096289 | INTERPOSER FOR AN INTEGRATED DC-DC CONVERTER - An interposer electrical interface for placing a DC-DC converter in close proximity with an IC powered by the converter, the DC-DC converter including at least one switching node power supply stage, the at least one switching node power supply stage providing regulated power to the IC, the close proximity of the DC-DC converter and IC allowing for high efficiency in provision of the regulated power from the DC-DC converter to the IC, the interposer electrical interface comprising at least one electrical energy storage element. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096290 | Image Processing Apparatus - An image processing apparatus includes a plurality of drive units, a control unit, and an operation information input unit. The plurality of drive units drive based on electric power supplied. The control unit shifts the plurality of drive units to a power saving state or a normal state. The operation information input unit is sequentially input first operation information indicating a start of a process and second operation information indicating a process content. The control unit shifts the plurality of drive units to the normal state when the first operation information is input to the operation information input unit with the plurality of drive units being in the power saving state. The control unit shifts a particular drive unit to the power saving state based on the second operation information when the second operation information is input. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096291 | Power Supply Control - A domestic electric heating system ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096292 | PULSE GENERATION CIRCUIT AND UWB COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A pulse generation circuit for outputting a pulse with a predetermined waveform to an output terminal in response to a start signal includes a circuit adapted to generate a plurality of signals {Di|i denotes an integer in a predetermined range}, which has predetermined amounts of time differences from the start signal, based on the start signal, a plurality of power supplies {Ej|j denotes an integer} adopted to supply electric energy of a predetermined electric quantity, and a switching circuit adapted to sequentially switch the power supplies {Ej} in a predetermined order in accordance with logical function values of at least a part of the signals {Di} to connect the power supplies {Ej} to the output terminal. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096293 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL APPARATUS - The present invention is to provide a power supply control apparatus which can connect a ground to a suitable electric potential when the ground is disconnected. The power supply control apparatus includes a control circuit having a switch element and a switch control unit, and a load. One terminal of load is connected to a direct-current power supply through the switch element, and the other terminal is connected to a ground electric potential. The switch control unit has a ground terminal connected to the ground electric potential and outputting a ground current flowing toward the ground electric potential. The control circuit includes a bypass device having a load side bypass system for passing the ground current to the ground electric potential through the load when connection between the ground terminal and the ground electric potential is disconnected. The load includes impedance for changing the electric potential of ground terminal into an electric potential in which the switch control unit stably acts when the ground current flows. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096294 | UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a power supply apparatus, more particularity to a universal power supply apparatus which is applicable to various portable electronics devices made by different manufacturers and having different functions by selecting a tip having a shape suited for the portable electronic devices. The universal power supply apparatus of the present invention comprises a keyway ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096295 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ACCESSING INSIDE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes an inner cover for covering a power source and electronic parts such as substrates contained in the inside of the device, an inlet for power cord plug formed to the inner cover for connecting the device to a commercial power supply and a cover to be fitted to the inner cover so as to cover the inner cover, the cover being provided with an inlet protecting section to be engaged with the inlet, the inner cover being made accessible by puling out the power cord plug. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096296 | RELIEVING STRESS IN A FLEXURE - A flexure includes a shaped sheet of material having a middle portion coupled to a magnet, an end portion, and a corner portion between the end portion and the middle portion, the corner portion including a curve with a concave curvature relative to a point of view outside the corner portion. The flexure may be used in a linear motor. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096297 | Linear motor, drive stage, and XY drive stage - A linear motor is provided in which a magnetic attracting force acting between a stator and a mover is mechanically cancelled by arrangement of armature units, and can be easily assembled. The linear motor includes a primary-side member in which magnets are arranged in a traveling direction and a secondary-side member in which armature units each including a core and an armature winding are arranged in the traveling direction and in which a spacer is interposed between the armature units. The primary- and secondary-side members relatively move. When a side-surface member is slid in Y direction, the dovetail groove of the side-surface member and the dovetail tenon of the spacer are fitted together, and are combined together in a dovetail joint. When an upper-surface member is slid in the X direction, the dovetail groove and tenon are fitted together to have a dovetail joint there. The armature units and the spacers are combined together. A driving stage and an XY driving stage including this linear motor are also provided. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096298 | LINEAR-MOTION ACTUATOR - A linear-motion actuator includes a fixed side member, a rotor rotatably supported by the fixed side member, and an output shaft disposed on an inner side of the rotor and movable in an axial direction. The linear-motion actuator may further include a rotation-linear motion converting mechanism which is provided with a turning prevention means for restricting rotation of the output shaft and which converts rotation of the rotor into a linear motion in the axial direction of the output shaft. The fixed side member may include a tubular member which accommodates a part of the output shaft and guides the output shaft for movement in the axial direction, and the turning prevention means may include an engagement part formed on the output shaft and a restriction part formed on an inner peripheral face of the tubular member and engaged with the engagement part. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096299 | ELECTROMAGNETIC EXCITER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A thin electromagnetic exciter has a flat casing including a casing body ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096300 | LIGHT WEIGHT LOW COST MOTOR HOUSING AND COOLING FIN ASSEMBLY - A motor housing and cooling fin assembly for an electric motor comprises a stator support having a longitudinal base and a series of fin plates protruding radially from the base, the fin plates for directing fluid coolant through the motor, a cylindrical support sleeve comprising a thin wall, the thin wall containing a series of slots for receiving distal ends of the fin plates; and a motor housing having a cylindrical inner wall, the support sleeve positioned between the stator support and the motor housing in an interference fit. By reducing the thickness of the motor housing by more than the thickness of the added cylindrical support sleeve, the motor housing is lighter. Instead of machining slots directly into the motor housing, they are machined the cylindrical support sleeve, which is of simple geometry, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacturing. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096301 | Motor drive circuit mounting structure and electric compressor - A mounting structure of a motor drive circuit and an electric compressor are disclosed. A sub-communication circuit | 2009-04-16 |
20090096302 | MAGNETIC BEARING DEVICE AND METHOD - An energy-saving magnetic bearing device with no bias current for making the relation between the excitation current and the magnetic force of the electromagnet linear is provided. In a magnetic bearing device for supporting a rotor | 2009-04-16 |
20090096303 | MOTOR PROVIDED WITH CHUCKING DEVICE AND DISK DRIVING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THE MOTOR - A motor includes a rotating body including a magnet, and a fixed body including a stator. The stator includes a stator core having an annular core back portion with an upper and a lower surface, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart tooth portions extending from the core back portion in a direction away from the rotational axis, and a plurality of coils provided by winding a conductive wire around the tooth portions of the stator core with multiple turns. The rotor holder is arranged axially above the stator to cover the stator. Further, an annular or arc-shaped attracting magnet arranged to attract the rotor holder toward the stator is arranged radially inwardly of the core back portion, the attracting magnet having an upper surface axially facing toward the rotor holder, and a lower surface arranged axially below the upper surface of the core back portion of the stator core. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096304 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR FAN MOTOR - A fan motor includes a frame ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096305 | SUPPORT FOR FIXING AN ELECTRICAL MOTOR TO A TUB OF A WASHING MACHINE OR SIMILAR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A support ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090096306 | Auto-generating electric generator - Generator, motor, closed circuit surplus and overcoming the lost and gained power. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096307 | HYBRID VEHICLE - A hybrid vehicle implements a required traveling condition by generating a required driving force necessary to drive the vehicle even in the case where a supply source of a working fluid develops a malfunction. The hybrid vehicle is equipped with a motor which changes the phase difference between two rotors and an engaging/disengaging device which turns on/off the supply of a driving force of an internal combustion engine, the motor and the engaging/disengaging device being driven by a working fluid. The hybrid vehicle further includes a clutch which carries out the engagement/disengagement between a first drive shaft through which a driving force of an engine is transmitted and a second drive shaft through which a driving force of the motor is transmitted to wheels, an electrically-operated first pump capable of supplying hydraulic oil to a relative rotational force generator of the motor and the clutch, a mechanical second pump which is driven by the engine and which is capable of supplying the hydraulic oil to the clutch, and a solenoid selector valve for selectively switching the source of supply of the hydraulic oil to the clutch to the first pump or the second pump. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096308 | Rotor For Electric Motor - An electric motor has an internal ferromagnetic rotor ring and an external stator. Circumferentially distributed cutouts in the rotor receive rectangular permanent magnets each having a width b and height h and the rotor ring is divided into rotor poles. The height h forms the longer side of each magnet and is radial to the motor axis. The magnets are magnetized in the width b direction with like poles oriented toward one another. A magnetic clearance is located between adjacent magnets for each inner portion of a rotor pole. The clearance does not contain magnetic material and in a center region of the rotor poles one support web connects an inner support ring with the particular rotor pole to provide mechanical support. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096309 | CORE PLATE STACK ASSEMBLY FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR OF ROTATING MACHINES - A rotating machine has a stator and a permanent magnet rotor that is more easily made, lower cost, and lighter by virtue of a plurality of permanent magnet assemblies mounted on a rotor body. Each magnet assembly includes two facing core plate stacks supporting a permanent magnet between them. Each core plate stack is made from a plurality of core plates of substantially identical size and shape and with on or more holes in substantially the same location to form respective bores in the stack. A tie rod is formed in each bore and retains the plates in a stack via bevels in the holes of the end plates. Preferably, the tie rods also apply compressive force as a result of placing the stacked plates in an injection mold, injecting plastic into the mold to fill each bore with plastic, and allowing the plastic to cure. As the plastic cures, it shrinks so that the tie rods pull the end plates together. To enhance the pressure, the stacked plates can be compressed before and during the injection process. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096310 | ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE - The electrically powered device is provided. The electrically powered device includes: multiple stators structured to respectively have electromagnetic coils and position sensors; a shaft fastened to the multiple stators; and multiple rotors structured to respectively have permanent magnets and arranged to rotate around the shaft; wherein the multiple rotors are connected with a driven member driven by the electrically powered device. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096311 | METHOD FOR MAKING STATORS OF POLYPHASE ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINES, STATORS OBTAINED BY SAID METHOD - A method for making a polyphase rotating electrical machine stator, comprising an assembly of plates, slots, and a corrugated coil including a plurality of phase windings each formed with at least one continuous electrically conductive wire configured in successive recesses comprising a plurality of branches extending in a series of slots and a plurality of linking segments connecting the branches. The invention is characterized in that the method includes at least one first step during which the wires of the phase windings are arranged simultaneously on a dummy rotor and are during that same process configured into recesses, and a second step during which the dummy rotor is used for transferring the coil into the assembly of plates or for forming the stator. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096312 | ARMATURE - In an armature, the upper and lower coil pieces in the first and third parallel circuits are located at the 1 | 2009-04-16 |
20090096313 | STATOR FOR ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE, PART TO BE USED FOR STATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STATOR FOR ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A stator includes a stator core having a plurality of slots in a direction parallel to the rotating shaft of a rotating electrical machine; and a coil plate laminated body formed by laminating a plurality of I-shaped coil plates, each of which has an insulating film adhered at least on one side, in a diameter direction. In the coil plate laminated body, a plurality of coil plates are inserted inside a resin insulator inserted into the slots so that the insulating film is arranged between the coil plates, and the coil plates are integrally held by the resin insulator. The resin insulator integrally holds the coil plate laminated body of a plurality of phases in the same slot. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096314 | ELECTRIC MOTOR - The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of NO-donating compounds using a sulfonated intermediate. The invention relates to new intermediates prepared therein suitable for large scale manufacturing of NO-donating compounds. The invention further relates to the use of the new intermediates for the manufacturing of pharmaceutically active NO-donating compounds. The invention further relates to a substantially crystalline form of NO-donating NSAIDs, especially 2-[2-(nitrooxy)ethoxy]ethyl {2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]phenyl}acetate, the preparation thereof and to pharmaceutical formulations containing said crystalline form and to the use of said crystalline form in the preparation of a medicament. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096315 | Brush Board for High Current Electric Motor - A brush board assembly for a DC or AC motor employs a spool-shaped frame unitarily formed of a mounting plate, a series of support members that extend axially and define the brush holders, and an outer support plate that is generally parallel to the mounting plate. This frame may be molded of a high strength, high temperature resin for heavy duty motor use. Brush hold down springs are mounted onto push-in carriers that fit into receptacles on the support members. Preferably, scroll or volute springs are employed, and a stop arm on the carrier allows the free end of the spring to be held out of the way for installation or brush change out. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096316 | Pole piece structure of stator with radial winding - The present invention relates to a pole piece structure of stator with radial winding, which employs an optimum ratio α to define the form of the pole piece, increase the overlap region of inductance and torque and lower the cogging torque of a motor, so as to strengthen the self-starting capability of the motor and minimize torque ripple to enhance the overall performance of the motor. The pole piece structure includes a hub having a hole at the center, and a plurality of poles integrally formed on the periphery of the hub, extended to radiate in a radial direction, and having a pole shoe expanded from an end of each pole in a tangential direction, wherein the angle of a single pole shoe is divided by a pitch angle of two adjacent poles to obtain a ratio in a range of 0.86˜0.95. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096317 | ROTATING MACHINE - There is provided a rotating machine including a stator and a rotor, in which the inner side surface (facing the stator) of the axial end structures of the stator is provided with grooves filled with an electrically nonconductive material. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096318 | METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY - An apparatus includes a silica container that contains a plurality of silica particles such that a first subgroup of the plurality of silica particles is located within a first chamber of the silica container and a second subgroup of the plurality of silica particles is located within a second chamber of the silica container. The first chamber receives a negative electrical current and the second chamber receiving a positive electrical current. Further, the apparatus includes a plurality of magnets. Each of the plurality of magnets receives an electrical current. In addition, the plurality of magnets is arranged to surround the silica container so that a magnetic field exerts a force on at least one of the silica particles to remove an electron from the silica particle to cause the silica particle to replace the removed electron by absorbing an electron from the atmosphere. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096319 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE - A surface acoustic wave device includes a base substrate, first and surface acoustic wave filters mounted on a surface of the base substrate, and a sealer provided on the surface of the base substrate and covering the first and second surface acoustic wave filters. The first and second surface acoustic wave filters include first and second piezoelectric substrates. The second piezoelectric substrate is located away from the first piezoelectric substrate via a gap. This surface acoustic wave device reduces inter-modulation. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096320 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE - A surface acoustic wave device includes a LiNbO | 2009-04-16 |
20090096321 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A surface acoustic wave device is enable to prevent electrode erosion, without any specific environmental process. The surface acoustic wave device includes a piezoelectric substrate, an electrode for the formation of surface acoustic wave, being formed on the piezoelectric substrate, on the piezoelectric substrate, a frame-shaped layer surrounding the electrode for the formation of surface acoustic wave, and a lid body formed on the frame-shaped layer by bonding, so as to form a hollow portion between the lid body and the electrode for the formation of surface acoustic wave. The frame-shaped layer and the lid body include photosensitive resin, and the lid body includes a through hole, and the through hole is sealed with a halogen-free thermosetting resin. | 2009-04-16 |
20090096322 | System and Methodology for Generating Electricity Using a Chemical Heat Engine and Piezoelectric Material - A system for generating electrical power supply signals includes at least one heat engine having a chamber that undergoes heating/cooling cycle and corresponding pressure variations. At least one piezoelectric transducer is deformed in response to the pressure variations of the heat engine. A power converter transforms the electric signals generated in response to deformation of the piezoelectric transducer(s) to a desired electrical power supply signal. The heat engine preferably uses a geothermal source of cold and an ambient source of hot or vice-versa. Hydrogen can be used as a working fluid, and metal hydride material can be used for absorbing and desorbing hydrogen during the cycle of heating and cooling of the heat engine. A phase change material can also be used. The power converter preferably includes an electromechanical battery with a flywheel storing rotational energy and possibly an electrostatic motor that adds rotational energy to the flywheel. | 2009-04-16 |